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Paul Fox, TV Executive Who Ordered ‘The Two Ronnies’, Dies Aged 98

Paul Fox, the British television executive who commissioned iconic shows such as The Two Ronnies and Parkinson, has died aged 98. Fox’s family informed the BBC of his passing this morning. He is best known for spells as Controller of BBC1 and Head of...

A+E Networks Corporate Communications Exec Was 45

Deborah McBride, a veteran A+E Networks corporate communications executive who previously worked at Turner Broadcasting System, has died after a short battle with brain cancer. A+E confirmed the news to employees in recent days. McBride was 45. She is survived by her husband, Brendan,...

Martin Short, Adam Sandler, More Remember Joe Flaherty

Tributes are pouring in for Joe Flaherty, whose career launched with Canadian sketch comedy series SCTV, and who was known for his roles as Harold Weir on Freaks and Geeks, and Donald the heckler in Happy Gilmore. Flaherty died Monday at the age of 82. Martin...

‘Gogglebox’ & ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Star Was 40

George Gilbey, a former Gogglebox star and Celebrity Big Brother contestant, has died after suffering a fall at work. He was 40. Essex Police said it was called to a road near Southend-on-Sea yesterday after a report that a man working at a...

Former Senator And Vice Presidential Candidate Was 82

Joe Lieberman, the former Connecticut senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2000, has died. He was 82. His family said in a statement that he died due to complications from a fall. “Senator Lieberman’s love of God, his family and America endured throughout...

Julian Fellowes Writes Heartfelt Tribute To Late Producer Ileen Maisel

Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age writer Julian Fellowes has written a heartfelt salute to his friend and colleague, the producer Ileen Maisel, who died in London on February 16 aged 68. Ileen Maisel was born in Los Angeles, California, where she was raised....